Senior Tax Accounting, IFRS Manager

Role Overview

• You oversee tax accounting and reporting across multiple jurisdictions (Germany, Romania, Brazil, Lithuania, and Denmark), ensuring IFRS and local compliance, accuracy, and completeness.
• You own and continuously improve tax accounting provisions, including effective tax rate analysis, deferred taxes, and financial reporting disclosures.
• You ensure the seamless integration of tax processes into month-end and year-end closing activities.
• You collaborate closely with the Vodafone Group Tax function to align policies, processes, and reporting standards.
• You assess and manage tax compliance and risks, including tax filings, disclosures, uncertain tax positions, and the tax implications of transactions and business developments.
• You present key tax matters to senior stakeholders, oversee external tax advisors, support tax audits, and drive improvements in tax controls, processes, and reporting frameworks.
• You ensure the accurate translation of local GAAP reporting into IFRS reporting in collaboration with Skaylink and Vodafone Accounting.
• You have end-to-end responsibility for IFRS reporting and compliance.

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field;
• Minim of 5 years of experience in tax accounting, financial reporting, or international tax in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge international tax law, plus solid understanding of German corporate law.
• Strong experience with IFRS tax accounting, financial close, and reporting processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-jurisdictional reporting structures.
• Fluency in English and German.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively in international, matrixed environments.
• Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex technical topics.
• Strong organization skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Solid understanding of tax risk management and internal controls.
• Continuous improvement mindset with interest in technology and automation in finance.

Benefits

• Purpose – using your expertise (in projects at renowned companies such as BMW Group, Henkel or KWS)
• Flexibility – finding your balance (e.g. hybrid and/or remote work, flexible working hours)
• Development – constantly improve yourself (e.g. Skaylink Campus, development reviews and employee surveys)
• Innovation – contribute your ideas to advance
• Equipment – get off to a good start (e.g. high performance Windows laptops and a company cell phone if required)
• Support – Feel good (e.g. Employee referral program, Regina Maria, meal vouchers, pension plan)
• Events – get together and celebrate (e.g. summer and Christmas parties, team events, cross-company tech talks)